How far is Shawnee, KS from Lawrence, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Lawrence, KS is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Ford County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Lawrence.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 44 sec · Bond Street
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Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
782 ft · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace
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Continue on Garnett Street
705 ft · 33 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive
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Continue on Quivira Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane
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Turn right
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Holliday Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive
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Turn left onto I 435 North
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
1593 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
24 mi · 24 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
129 m · 24 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on KTA Entrance Road
663 ft · 16 sec · KTA Entrance Road
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Continue on KTA Entrance Road
58 m · 12 sec · KTA Entrance Road
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1456 ft · 30 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Vermont Street
1317 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
56 m · 11 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on West 6th Street
47 m · 7 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Street
109 m · 19 sec · Massachusetts Street
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Turn left
98 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Lawrence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
24 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Shawnee and 18.2 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Edwardsville City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 28.07 mi (45.18 km).
#1 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 27 |
| Coordinates | 38.9716700, -95.2352500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-95.23525, 38.97167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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